The Razor edge arete immediately left of Gill's Groove. Layback up the arete with a crux at the top.

Scorpian Arete

Gill's Groove

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Place some low pieces, move right and mantle up into a scoop. Climb corner to the top.  Extended your pieces or back clean them after clipping the last bolt. The corner of the flake will eat your rope.

I'd recommend wearing your new shoes for this one. I can't imagine climbing this in Boreal Fires. An overhanging laser cut corner with a very thin crack. Boulder in from the left to a stance and the first crux, then again, the whole thing is one big crux. Very technical,strenuous stemming and micro seam laybacking leads to a stance at 3/4 height where hardship continues to a much easier and fun top out. The foot holds on this pitch are small to non-existent. If you want to TR, bring lots of webbing or cordalette to clear the lip from the tree, and throw in a directional, or you can rap in and build a bomber all gear anchor just below the lip with small cams and nuts.

A huge boulder with two worthwhile routes

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Routes in Gill's Groove Crag